Back for a second stint with us and fresh of the Oscar® -Nomination for September 5 we talk to writer Moritz Binder about his writing process (hint: he’s not a solitary writer), how sometimes getting rid of dialogue can make a scene and the creative through-line of his projects (possibly Munich, just kidding – but also not). It was a pleasure - Enjoy!

Find out more about Moritz and his latest work:
https://agentur-midpoint.com/moritz-binder/

Find out more about Johanna Thalmann and her work:
https://agentur-midpoint.com/johanna-thalmann/

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Çağdaş Eren Yüksel talked to me about his Grimme Preis awarded series, how he became a director and producer despite not having any contacts in the film industry and how he navigates the world of political storytelling. It was a real pleasure to talk to him – enjoy!

Find out more about Çağdaş and his latest work:
https://caay.de/cagdas-eren-yueksel/
https://www.instagram.com/cagdasyueksel/

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We talked to the indomitable writer & director Petra Volpe about her new film Heldin/Late Shift, filmmaking as a political act, her favorite quote “fiction is the lie that tells the truth” (by Albert Camus), how camera positions are micro-dramaturgy and we got a glimpse of her newest film, a passion project. Enjoy!

Find out more about Petra and her latest work:
https://die-agenten.de/profile/petra-volpe/

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We.talked to September 5 director & writer Tim Fehlbaum about how he became a director, his beginnings in stop-motion, how choosing a project should feel almost like falling in love and the importance of images and story for a successful film – Enjoy!

Find out more about Tim and his latest work:
https://players.de/directors/tim-fehlbaum/

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Season 7 is here!

Starting May 13th, we’ll be talking about political drama.

So join us, won’t you?

When we talk to directors such as Petra Volpe and Tim Fehlbaum, writers Annette Hess and Moritz Binder or producer Cagdas Eren Yüksel about what makes engrossing political drama.

How did my talk with Film critic Antje Wessels end up a Liam Neeson appreciation? Comedy, that’s how. We talked about respect for films and filmmakers when writing reviews, the comedy genre in general and favorite scenes from films such as Feste & Freunde or Bridesmaids! I loved every minute of our podcast conversation – enjoy!

Find out more about Antje and her latest work: https://wessels-filmkritik.com/

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For our latest episode about comedy we had a wide-ranging talk with casting agent Iris Baumüller: About loving the characters and taking them seriously, that special sense of timing, the inclusive casting process for Weil wir Champions sind, AI and her wish to cast a real love story. Enjoy!

Find out more about Iris and her latest work: https://www.diebesetzer.de/

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Comedy Queen Diana Amft is back. We talk some more about comedy, laughing during takes, how improv theatre showed her a new level of comedy and we get some inside scoop of those infamous “Doctor’s Diary” game nights. Enjoy!

Find out more about Diana Amft and her projects:
https://ida-pr.de/schauspieler/diana-amft
https://imdahl.com/portfolio/diana-amft/
https://baumhausbande.com/buecher/9783833900594-die-kleine-spinne-widerlich/

Theatrical Release:
"Ein Mädchen namens Willow“ on 27.2.2025
„Altweibersommer“ on 04.04.2025

„Die kleine Spinne Widerlich - Mini-Spinni kommt in den Kindergarten“
Publishing Date 25.04.2025

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